Safeguarding Children

At Little Pickles, the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. As a nursery we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and we expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have a number of policies and in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed on request. As well as consistent and effective safeguarding procedures in place to support families, children and staff at nursery.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies, when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about a child is discussed with parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare.

We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is the one responsible for all matters related to safeguarding in the nursery. This person is Katie Holmes (Manager). Rebecca Taylor (Deputy Manager) and Louise Clarke (Toddler Room Lead) are the deputy DSLs.

Raising a concern

If you are concerned about the safety of a child, please contact one of our DSLs.

Alternatively, if the concern is urgent, then please contact the Front Door services through the Kent Integrated Children’s Services Portal

use the link below to report your concern:

https://www.kscmp.org.uk/guidance/worried-about-a-child.

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If a child is in immediate danger, call the emergency services using 999.

If you are unsure and want to seek advice, call the Front Door and ask for a consultation on:

03000 411 111

03000 41 91 91 (Out of Hours)

Kent Safeguarding Children Multi-Agency Partnership

Kent Safeguarding Children Board works to protect and safeguard the children of Kent: https://www.kscmp.org.uk/

There is a wealth of information on the KSCMBP website for professionals, parents, carers, and young people.

Safer Recruitment

Little Pickles Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any posts at the nursery are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for children.